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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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